Fighter Sweep

The A-10 Debate Heats Up

May 2, 2015

Instead of finding alternate funding solutions to keep the Hogs flying, the Air Force Staff at the Pentagon seems hell bent on getting the the A-10 fleet in the boneyard as soon as possible.

Burner Friday: VMFA(AW)-224 F/A-18D Hornet

May 1, 2015

This week we look at a pair of General Electric F404 engines in afterburner in a VMFA(AW)-224 F/A-18D, brought to you courtesy of the USMC.

Dragon Lady in Distress: Watch Some INSANE U-2S Landings!

April 30, 2015

The Lockheed-Martin U-2 Dragon Lady is one of the most difficult aircraft in the world to land, so when things go bad, it happens fast!

Colonel Jack Wilhite: Ode To An American Hero

April 29, 2015

While serving in Vietnam, Colonel Jack Wilhite was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, a total of thirteen Air Medals, a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and more than twenty other awards and decorations. He was president of the Colorado Aviation Historical Society and one of his favorite activities was educating and inspiring future pilots.

Five Amazing C-130 Milestones

April 28, 2015

The C-130 Hercules spectacularly dropped 5 cars from 12,000 feet in Furious 7. Here are 5 of many amazing milestones in the Herc’s career.

Bad to the Bone: Fun Facts about the Boeing (Rockwell) B-1B Lancer

April 26, 2015

For you fans of the dead sexy Rockwell (Boeing) B-1B Lancer, we present 10 fun facts about this magnificent aircraft, as well as some AWESOME imagery.

A Discovery Flight to Remember

April 25, 2015

In this day and age, not only do most people never get to experience something as extraordinary as flying, but many don’t know that it is actually an option for them. Whether it is to pursue a career or just for fun, it is my dream and passion to open as many minds to the possibility of flight as possible. I want to share my love for aviation with the world by inspiring people to dream beyond the limiting factors they’ve set for themselves.